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Cocktail Party

Glamorous. Easy to plan. No wonder cocktail parties are our favorite get-togethers to host. You can do it relatively inexpensively too, because you serve small bites.

SIMPLY BETTER COCKTAILS
Make things easy on yourself by offering a few signature cocktails, plus nonalcoholic beverages. You can easily turn your favorite cocktail into your own signature drink by simply renaming it for the night. Or serve a classic with a twist, such as a Pomegranate Manhattan. It's best to provide at least two cocktail choices, preferably made with different alcohols.

If you're feeling ambitious, add a dessert cocktail toward the end of the night. When selecting signature drinks, think about the season and theme of your party. At an al fresco summer party, guests will love refreshing tasting Mojitos or Margaritas. In colder weather, they'll cozy up to warmed Sangria or a Ginger Spiced Cocktail.

This approach can also cut down on liquor costs. For even easier serving, mix the drinks in pitchers ahead of time, then add ice and serve when guests arrive. See recipes below.

SIMPLY BETTER FOOD
When planning your party, it helps to keep it simple. If you start with great ingredients even the simplest canapé can be a star. Select a few warm bites to prepare and serve but don’t be hesitant to try some of these tasty treats.

Fun Canapés to Try:
• Shrimp cocktails and crudites in small glasses - individual and innovative, this format will impress!
• Tomato and mozzarella bites on mini crostinis with fresh basil.
• Skewers with one piece of cheese, one grape and a piece of quince. This is the most original stick we have ever seen and tasted. Delicious!
• Large potato chips with raw tuna and toasted sesame seeds on top.
• Desserts in martini glasses - like a peach sorbet with a macaroon on top or berries with cream.

SIMPLY BETTER TIMES
A successful cocktail party includes finger food because no one has to juggle a plate and a fork, making it much easier to move around holding a cocktail glass. Simplify the eating “process,” by allowing guests to mingle and choose their own treats from platters. The result will be the right blend of food, drink, and vibe that ensures everyone has a fantabulous time, including you.

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A crisp blend of bright flavors using Stirrings® Lemon Drop and Mojito Mixers.

Directions
Put both Stirrings® Mixers in a shaker with ice; shake. Add honey cover and shake vigorously (until honey is well mixed). Strain into a tall glass without ice. Add in chopped mint and stir. Add ice cubes and garnish with a lemon wedge.

A cocktail that is really shaking the tree thanks to its perfect balance.

Directions
Place in a blender the Stirrings Bloody Mary Mixer, Cayenne and Horseradish, onion and Tomato and blend until thick. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving Sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top for garnish. Can be made 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.
Heat the grill to high.

Toss the shrimp with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place onto skewers and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden brown and just cooked through. Serve sauce in a bowl, surrounded by the shrimp.

Directions
Prepare grill (medium-high heat). Brush both sides of bread with oil. Place bread slices directly on 1 side of grill rack; place sheet of foil large enough to hold bread slices on other side of grill rack. Grill bread until grill marks appear on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn bread slices over and place bread, grilled side down, on foil.

Place 1 cheese slice atop each bread slice; close barbecue and grill bread until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Transfer bread to work surface; cut each slice into 4 pieces. Top each piece with fig slice. Drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to platter and serve.